Scenic artist / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Training

ST0916, scenic artist stage 3

This can be a abstract of the important thing issues that you simply – the apprentice and your employer must learn about your end-point evaluation (EPA). You and your employer ought to learn the EPA plan for the complete particulars. It has info on evaluation methodology necessities, roles and obligations, and re-sits and re-takes.

What’s an end-point evaluation and why it occurs

An EPA is an evaluation on the finish of your apprenticeship. It can assess you towards the information, expertise, and behaviours (KSBs) within the occupational customary. Your coaching will cowl the KSBs. The EPA is your alternative to indicate an unbiased assessor how nicely you’ll be able to perform the occupation you’ve been skilled for.

Your employer will select an end-point evaluation organisation (EPAO) to ship the EPA. Your employer and coaching supplier ought to inform you what to anticipate and tips on how to put together in your EPA.

The size of the coaching for this apprenticeship is often 21 months. The EPA interval is often 3 months.

The general grades out there for this apprenticeship are:

Once you go the EPA, you may be awarded your apprenticeship certificates.

EPA gateway

The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you’ve got met any necessities required earlier than you begin the EPA. You’ll solely enter the gateway when your employer says you might be prepared.

The gateway necessities in your EPA are:

• achieved English and arithmetic {qualifications} consistent with the apprenticeship funding guidelines

• for the interview underpinned by a portfolio of proof, you should submit a portfolio of proof

Evaluation strategies

Interview underpinned by a portfolio of proof

You should have an interview with an unbiased assessor. It can final no less than 65 minutes. They are going to ask you no less than 12 questions. The questions shall be about sure facets of your occupation. That you must compile a portfolio of proof earlier than the EPA gateway. You should use it to assist reply the questions.

Sensible evaluation with questions

You may be noticed by an unbiased assessor finishing a set of duties. It can final 15 hours. They are going to ask you no less than 8 questions.

The EPAO will affirm the place and when every evaluation methodology will happen.

Who to contact for assist or extra info

You need to converse to your employer you probably have a question that pertains to your job.

You need to converse to your coaching supplier you probably have any questions on your coaching or EPA earlier than it begins.

You need to obtain detailed info and help from the EPAO earlier than the EPA begins. You need to converse to them you probably have any questions on your EPA as soon as it has began.

Cheap changes

In case you have a incapacity, a bodily or psychological well being situation or different particular concerns, you could possibly have an inexpensive adjustment that takes this under consideration. You need to converse to your employer, coaching supplier and EPAO and ask them what help you will get. The EPAO will determine if an adjustment is acceptable.

This doc explains the necessities for end-point evaluation (EPA) for the scenic artist apprenticeship. Finish-point evaluation organisations (EPAOs) should observe this when designing and delivering the EPA.

Scenic artist apprentices, their employers and coaching suppliers ought to learn this doc.

An authorised EPAO should conduct the EPA for this apprenticeship. Employers should choose an authorised EPAO from the Training and Expertise Funding Company’s Register of end-point evaluation organisations (RoEPAO).

A full-time apprentice usually spends 21 months on-programme (this implies in coaching earlier than the gateway) working in the direction of competence as a scenic artist. All apprentices should spend no less than 12 months on-programme. All apprentices should full the required quantity of off-the-job coaching specified by the apprenticeship funding guidelines.

This EPA has 2 evaluation strategies.

The grades out there for every evaluation methodology are:

Evaluation methodology 1 – interview underpinned by a portfolio of proof:

Evaluation methodology 2 – sensible evaluation with questioning:

The consequence from every evaluation methodology is mixed to determine the general apprenticeship grade. The next grades can be found for the apprenticeship:

The EPA is taken within the EPA interval. The EPA interval begins when the EPAO confirms the gateway necessities have been met and is often 3 months.

The EPAO ought to affirm the gateway necessities have been met and the EPA ought to begin as rapidly as doable.

The apprentice’s employer should affirm that they assume their apprentice is working at or above the occupational customary. The apprentice will then enter the gateway. The employer could take recommendation from the apprentice’s coaching supplier(s), however the employer should make the choice.

The apprentice should meet the gateway necessities earlier than beginning their EPA.

These are:

• achieved English and maths {qualifications} consistent with the apprenticeship funding guidelines

• for the interview underpinned by a portfolio of proof the apprentice should submit Portfolio of proof

Portfolio of proof necessities:

The apprentice should compile a portfolio of proof throughout the on-programme interval of the apprenticeship. It ought to solely comprise proof associated to the KSBs that shall be assessed by this evaluation methodology. It can usually comprise 15 discrete items of proof. Proof should be mapped towards the KSBs. Proof could also be used to show multiple KSB; a qualitative versus quantitative method is recommended.

Proof sources could embody:

• office documentation and information, for instance:
• office insurance policies and procedures
• 2D painted mission resembling a portrait, pictures of 3D carving mission work, use of digital enhancing software program
• witness statements
• annotated pictures
• video clips (most complete length 10 minutes); the apprentice should be in view and identifiable

This isn’t a definitive listing; different proof sources could be included.

The portfolio of proof shouldn’t embody reflective accounts or any strategies of self-assessment. Any employer contributions ought to give attention to direct commentary of efficiency (for instance, witness statements) quite than opinions. The proof supplied needs to be legitimate and attributable to the apprentice; the portfolio of proof ought to comprise an announcement from the employer and apprentice confirming this.

The EPAO shouldn’t assess the portfolio of proof straight because it underpins the interview. The unbiased assessor ought to evaluate the portfolio of proof to organize questions for the interview. They don’t seem to be required to offer suggestions after this evaluate.

The evaluation strategies could be delivered in any order.

The results of one evaluation methodology doesn’t should be recognized earlier than beginning the subsequent.

Overview

Within the interview, an unbiased assessor asks the apprentice questions. It offers the apprentice the chance to show the KSBs mapped to this EPA methodology.

Rationale

This EPA methodology is getting used as a result of:

It permits for the evaluation of KSBs that will not naturally happen throughout the sensible evaluation with questions as described within the doc.

It permits for the testing of responses when there could also be a spread of potential solutions.

It’s cost-effective, as while looking for assurance of competence throughout a spread of KSBs, it doesn’t require the unbiased assessor to straight observe all of them thus lowering their time price in addition to the price of supplies.

Supply

The interview should be structured to provide the apprentice the chance to show the KSBs mapped to this evaluation methodology to the best out there grade.

An unbiased assessor should conduct and assess the interview.

The aim of the unbiased assessor’s questions shall be to cowl the next teams of KSBs as detailed within the grading descriptors and mapping of information, expertise and behaviours on the finish of this doc

• design necessities
• historical past
• color
• drawings
• carving or sculptures
• private growth
• change
• working with others

The EPAO should give an apprentice 14 days discover of the interview.

The unbiased assessor will need to have no less than 1 week(s) to evaluate the supporting documentation.

The apprentice will need to have entry to their portfolio of proof throughout the interview.

The apprentice can consult with and illustrate their solutions with proof from their portfolio of proof nevertheless the portfolio of proof is just not straight assessed.

The interview should final for 65 minutes. The unbiased assessor can enhance the time of the interview by as much as 10%. This time is to permit the apprentice to answer a query if essential.

The unbiased assessor should ask no less than 12 questions. Comply with-up questions are allowed the place clarification is required. The unbiased assessor should use the questions from their EPAO’s query financial institution or create their very own questions in-line with the EPAO’s coaching.

The unbiased assessor should make the grading choice. The unbiased assessor should maintain correct information of the evaluation. They have to document:

• the apprentice’s solutions to questions
• the KSBs demonstrated in solutions to questions
• the grade achieved 

Evaluation location

The interview should happen in an appropriate venue chosen by the EPAO (for instance the EPAO’s or employer’s premises).

The interview could be performed by video conferencing. The EPAO will need to have processes in place to confirm the identification of the apprentice and make sure the apprentice is just not being aided.

The interview ought to happen in a quiet room, free from distractions and affect.

Query and useful resource growth

The EPAO should develop a purpose-built evaluation specification and query financial institution. It is strongly recommended that is completed in session with employers of this occupation. The EPAO ought to preserve the safety and confidentiality of EPA supplies when consulting employers. The evaluation specification and query financial institution should be reviewed no less than annually to make sure they continue to be fit-for-purpose.  

The evaluation specification should be related to the occupation and show tips on how to assess the KSBs mapped to this evaluation methodology. The EPAO should be sure that questions are refined and developed to a excessive customary. The questions should be unpredictable. A query financial institution of ample dimension will help this.

The EPAO should be sure that apprentice has a distinct set of questions within the case of re-sits or re-takes.

The EPAO should produce the next supplies to help the interview underpinned by a portfolio of proof:

• unbiased assessor evaluation supplies which embody:
  • coaching supplies
  • administration supplies
  • moderation and standardisation supplies
  • steering supplies
  • grading steering
  • query financial institution
• EPA steering for the apprentice and the employer

The EPAO should be sure that the EPA supplies are topic to high quality assurance procedures together with standardisation, coaching, and moderation.

Overview

In a sensible evaluation with questions, an unbiased assessor observes the apprentice finishing a activity or collection of duties set by the EPAO. The EPAO decides the place it takes place. The evaluation setting should intently relate to the apprentice’s pure working setting. This permits the apprentice to show the KSBs mapped to this evaluation methodology. 

Rationale

This EPA methodology is getting used as a result of:

It makes use of amenities which might be already acquainted to the apprentice or intently relate to their pure working setting. This permits apprentices to carry out at their greatest.

It permits for consistency of actions to be accomplished and effectivity in scheduling.

A sensible evaluation has been chosen as this permits all apprentices to have the identical alternative to show their potential towards the KSBs.

Supply

The sensible evaluation with questioning should be structured to provide the apprentice the chance to show the KSBs mapped to this evaluation methodology to the best out there grade.

An unbiased assessor should conduct and assess the sensible evaluation with questioning.

The unbiased assessor should solely observe one apprentice at a time to make sure high quality and rigour. They should be as unobtrusive as doable.

The EPAO should give an apprentice 14 days discover of the . sensible evaluation with questioning

The sensible evaluation with questioning should take 15 hours.

The unbiased assessor can enhance the time of the sensible evaluation with questioning by as much as 10%. This time is to permit the apprentice to finish a activity or reply to a query if essential.

The sensible evaluation with questioning can’t be break up, apart from for consolation breaks or to permit apprentices to maneuver from one location to a different. The place breaks happen, they won’t rely in the direction of the overall EPA time.

EPAOs should handle invigilation of the apprentice throughout the evaluation, to take care of safety of the EPA, consistent with their malpractice coverage. This consists of breaks and shifting between areas throughout the working day.

The unbiased assessor should clarify to the apprentice the format and timescales of the sensible evaluation with questioning earlier than it begins. This doesn’t rely in the direction of the evaluation time.

The unbiased assessor should observe the next throughout the sensible evaluation.

The next are examples of evaluation temporary titles:

• Texture: create a bit of real looking textured floor utilizing given reference, to comprise totally different merchandise and supplies (most of three) resembling brick,concrete or tile
• Scenic Portray: create a bit of scenic portray utilizing given reference that may be drawn up and painted to completion.
• Trompe L’oeil: inside or exterior painted piece: create a trompe l’oeil painted inside or exterior part

This listing is just not exhaustive and the ultimate evaluation temporary for every apprentice must allow the apprentice to be assessed towards the next:

Themes and KSBs to be assessed

• Supplies and textures K8, K13, S6.

• Surfaces K9, S11, S12.
• Well being, security and the setting K14, K15, S7, B1.
• Instruments and gear K21, S9, S10, S20, B4, B5.

The next actions should be noticed throughout the sensible evaluation

• Use portray idea to show 3 totally different strategies and functions.
• Use drawing gear to show primary geometry and 3D perspective.

• Use totally different merchandise and three totally different supplies to show correct replication of 1 pure and one man-made texture.

• Put together floor and show hanging and stretching out of material and wallpaper.

• Create an final result to dimension of 8’ x 4’ / 2400mm x 1220mm.
• Display secure working practices.
• Use and preserve instruments and gear.

These actions present the apprentice with the chance to show the KSBs mapped to this evaluation methodology.

The unbiased assessor should ask questions. The aim of the unbiased assessor’s questions shall be to permit for the testing of information, expertise and behaviours the place a possibility to totally show them didn’t happen.

It can additionally enable a possibility for the assessor to ask clarification questions concerning the assessed KSBs, demonstrated within the evaluation. .

Questions should be requested after the sensible. The entire length of the sensible is 15 hours and the time for questioning is included within the total evaluation time. The entire time for the sensible ingredient is 14 hours. The time allotted for questioning is 1 minutes.

The unbiased assessor should ask no less than 8 questions. The unbiased assessor should use the questions from their EPAO’s query financial institution or create their very own questions in-line with the EPAO’s coaching.

The unbiased assessor can ask follow-up inquiries to make clear solutions given by the apprentice. These questions are along with the above set variety of questions for the sensible evaluation with questioning and needs to be saved to a minimal..

The unbiased assessor should maintain correct information of the evaluation. They have to document:

• the KSBs noticed
• The apprentice’s solutions to questions
• KSBs demonstrated in solutions to questions
• the grade achieved

The unbiased assessor should make the grading choice. The sensible evaluation and responses to questions should be assessed holistically by the unbiased assessor when they’re deciding the grade. 

Evaluation location

The sensible evaluation with questioning will happen in a simulated setting chosen by the EPAO (for instance the EPAO’s or employer’s premises). The simulated setting should relate to the apprentice’s pure work setting. Gear and sources wanted for the sensible evaluation with questioning should be supplied by the EPAO, who can liaise with the employer to offer these.

Questioning that happens after the sensible evaluation with questioning ought to happen in a quiet room, free from distractions and affect

Query and useful resource growth

The EPAO should develop a purpose-built evaluation specification and query financial institution. It is strongly recommended that is completed in session with employers of this occupation. The EPAO ought to preserve the safety and confidentiality of EPA supplies when consulting employers. The evaluation specification and query financial institution should be reviewed no less than annually to make sure they continue to be fit-for-purpose.  

The evaluation specification should be related to the occupation and show tips on how to assess the KSBs mapped to this evaluation methodology. The EPAO should be sure that questions are refined and developed to a excessive customary. The questions should be unpredictable. A query financial institution of ample dimension will help this.

The EPAO should be sure that the apprentice has a distinct set of questions within the case of re-sits or re-takes.

The EPAO should produce the next supplies to help the sensible evaluation with questioning:

• unbiased assessor evaluation supplies which embody:
  • coaching supplies
  • administration supplies
  • moderation and standardisation supplies
  • steering supplies
  • grading steering
  • query financial institution
• EPA steering for the apprentice and the employer

The evaluation strategies contribute equally to the general EPA go grade.

Efficiency within the EPA will decide the apprenticeship grade of:

Impartial assessors should individually grade the: interview underpinned by a portfolio of proof and sensible evaluation with questioning in line with the necessities set out on this EPA plan.

EPAOs should mix the person evaluation methodology grades to find out the general EPA grade.

An apprentice who fails a number of evaluation methodology shall be awarded an total EPA fail.

An apprentice should obtain no less than a go in all of the evaluation strategies to get an total go. With the intention to obtain an total EPA ‘distinction’, apprentices should obtain a distinction in each evaluation strategies.

Grades from particular person evaluation strategies needs to be mixed within the following technique to decide the grade of the EPA total.

An apprentice who fails a number of evaluation methodology(s) can take a re-sit or a re-take at their employer’s discretion. The apprentice’s employer must agree {that a} re-sit or re-take is acceptable. A re-sit doesn’t want additional studying, whereas a re-take does.

An apprentice ought to have a supportive motion plan to organize for a re-sit or a re-take.

The employer and EPAO agree the timescale for a re-sit or re-take. A re-sit is often taken inside 3 months of the EPA final result notification. The timescale for a re-take depends on how a lot re-training is required and is often taken inside 6 months of the EPA final result notification.

Failed evaluation strategies should be re-sat or re-taken inside a 6-month interval from the EPA final result notification, in any other case the whole EPA will should be re-sat or re-taken in full.

Re-sits and re-takes aren’t supplied to an apprentice wishing to maneuver from go to a better grade.

An apprentice will get a most EPA grade of go for a re-sit or re-take, except the EPAO determines there are distinctive circumstances.

The EPAO will need to have affordable changes preparations for the EPA.

This could embody:

• how an apprentice qualifies for affordable adjustment
• what affordable changes could also be made

Changes should preserve the validity, reliability and integrity of the EPA as outlined on this EPA plan.

Inside high quality assurance refers to how the EPAO ensures legitimate, constant and dependable EPA selections. The EPAO should adhere to the necessities inside the roles and obligations part:

The EPAO should additionally:

• have high quality assurance methods and procedures that guarantee honest, dependable and constant EPA no matter employer, place, time or unbiased assessor
• appoint unbiased assessors who’re competent to ship the EPA and who:
  • have latest related expertise of the occupation or sector to no less than occupational stage 3 gained within the final 10 years or vital expertise of the occupation or sector
• function induction coaching for anybody concerned within the supply or evaluation of the EPA
• present coaching for unbiased assessors in good evaluation apply, working the evaluation instruments and making grading selections
• present ongoing coaching for markers and invigilators
• present standardisation exercise for this apprenticeship customary for all unbiased assessors:
  • earlier than they conduct an EPA for the primary time
  • if the EPA is up to date
  • periodically as acceptable (a minimal of yearly)
• conduct efficient moderation of EPA selections and grades
• conduct appeals the place required, in line with the EPAO’s appeals process, reviewing and making closing selections on EPA selections and grades
• don’t have any direct reference to the apprentice, their employer or coaching supplier.

Affordability of the EPA shall be aided through the use of no less than among the following:

• utilizing the employer’s premises

• conducting evaluation strategies on the identical day

Skilled physique recognition is just not related to this occupational apprenticeship.